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Cheap Flight Deals from London to Cairns (LON-CNS)

 
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Recent return flight deals from London to Cairns

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from London to Cairns.
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11:35 - 20:40LGW-CNS
48h 05m2 stops
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21:30 - 15:00CNS-LGW
50h 30m2 stops
Mon, 2 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
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21:20 - 23:05LHR-CNS
40h 45m2 stops
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21:30 - 18:40CNS-LHR
54h 10m2 stops
Mon, 2 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
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10:15 - 17:00LGW-CNS
45h 45m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 06:25CNS-LGW
45h 10m1 stop
£998Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 14 May - Sun, 18 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:25 - 17:00LHR-CNS
22h 35m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 19:30CNS-LHR
34h 15m1 stop
£1,015Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 18 May - Mon, 26 May
Emirates Logo
14:55 - 11:05STN-CNS
35h 10m2 stops
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18:35 - 18:45CNS-STN
33h 10m2 stops
£1,201Emirates
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Wed, 14 May - Sun, 18 May
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 16:30LGW-CNS
33h 45m2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 19:45CNS-LGW
34h 05m2 stops
£1,224Emirates
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
20:50 - 20:40LHR-CNS
38h 50m2 stops
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06:45 - 06:35CNS-LHR
32h 50m2 stops
£1,469Qantas Airways
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Sat, 30 Aug - Wed, 24 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
20:50 - 18:15LHR-CNS
36h 25m2 stops
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16:10 - 06:35CNS-LHR
47h 25m2 stops
£1,481Qantas Airways
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Mon, 1 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 17:00LCY-CNS
23h 15m2 stops
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18:15 - 16:25CNS-LCY
31h 10m2 stops
£2,109Lufthansa
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Tue, 2 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
17:00 - 17:00LCY-CNS
39h 00m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
18:15 - 08:10CNS-LCY
22h 55m2 stops
£2,974Lufthansa
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Wed, 13 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep

KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Cairns flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from London to Cairns? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Cairns?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Cairns, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cairns, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London to Cairns is May, where tickets cost £1,008 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,740 and £1,442 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Cairns?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from London to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Cairns

Low season

June

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£509
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (46% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns

When to book flights from London to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from London to Cairns

  • When should you check in at London airports?

    London is a major travel hub, and all of its airports are often busy, with long queues at security check-in areas. With this in mind, it is advisable to check in at least 2-3h before your flight when flying from of any of London’s 5 major airports. London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted (STN), and Luton Airport (LTN) all offer fast-track check-in options. However, there is no fast-track service at London City.

  • Can you fly non-stop from London to Cairns Airport, Queensland?

    There are no direct flight routes from London airports to Cairns Airport in Queensland, Australia. However, flights from Heathrow Airport with Singapore Airlines only involve one stopover on route. When you book from Heathrow, or other London airports, with multiple airlines, you may face several stopovers before your arrival in Cairns.

  • What services are available at Cairns Airport?

    Duty-Free Shopping is available in the Arrivals area of Cairns Airport from the Aelia Duty-Free store. Coffee shops and snack bars are also available inside the Arrivals area for those who want to grab a bite to eat or a pick-me-up when they land in Australia.

  • What transport options are available at Cairns Airport?

    Passengers arriving at Cairns Airport can take a shuttle bus to Port Douglas or to the Northern Beaches, as well as to the Cairns CBD area. Tickets for this service can be purchased at the shuttle bus desk located in the Arrivals hall inside Terminal 1. There is also an airport taxi rank outside each of the terminal buildings and car hire is available from counters in the arrivals hall in Terminals 1 and 2.

  • What facilities are there for wheelchair users at Cairns Airport?

    Cairns Airport has a designated pick-up area for passengers who require extra assistance. This area has parking for vehicles designed for wheelchair access and drivers can park vehicles here to assist passengers from the terminal exit. Drivers are not allowed to leave vehicles unattended, however, so you should ask interior airport staff if you need assistance moving through arrivals.

  • Why should I choose Emirates for my London to Cairns flight?

    Emirates offers a renowned in-flight experience, with spacious seats, personal entertainment systems and attentive service. They also provide complimentary chauffeur services, ensuring a seamless journey from your doorstep to the airport. They operate the A380 aircraft on selected flights from London to Cairns. The A380 is renowned for its spaciousness, quietness and advanced amenities.

  • What are the advantages of flying Qatar Airways to Cairns Airport (CNS) from London?

    Qatar Airways is known for its award-winning service, comfortable seating and excellent onboard amenities. With their extensive network, you can enjoy seamless connections, and their exclusive Qsuite, featuring privacy doors and fully lie-flat beds, provides a luxurious travel experience.

  • Are there any cultural features at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    London Heathrow Airport features various cultural offerings, including art exhibitions, live music performances and cultural events. The airport also hosts a range of international restaurants, allowing you to experience diverse cuisines before your flight.

  • How can I reduce my carbon footprint on the London to Cairns route?

    Consider choosing airlines that prioritise sustainability, such as Qantas and Virgin Atlantic, which are committed to reducing emissions and investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft. Additionally, you can offset your carbon emissions through airline programs or support carbon reduction projects independently. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Cairns was £677 for a one-way ticket and £977 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Cairns?

    There are 5 airports in London (London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, and London Stansted.) and only 1 airport in Cairns (Cairns). The cheapest flights are generally found on the London Gatwick Airport to Cairns flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Cairns?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Cairns from London?

    Singapore is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London to Cairns.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Cairns, Japan Airlines or Singapore Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Cairns are Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of £1,436 and an overall rating of 8.3, Japan Airlines is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,206 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Cairns

  • It is possible to book flights from London to Cairns with multiple airlines from all 5 of London’s major airports. Airlines commonly used on multiple flight bookings include Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar.
  • Passengers flying from Heathrow Airport (LHR) with Singapore Airlines can enjoy Heathrow’s SilverKris Lounge located in Terminal 2B and close to departure Gate B36.
  • Short and long-stay parking is available at all 5 of London's major airports. However, at some London airports, including Gatwick (LGW) and London City (LCY), parking is located a 5-10min journey from the terminals.
  • SmartGate self-processing passport checks are available to some passengers at Cairns Airport. Ticket holders must be 16 or over to use this service.
  • Looking to exchange cash when you arrive? Passengers will find a currency exchange booth and ATM inside the Arrivals area of Terminal 1 at Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Travelling with a lot of luggage? A free trolley service is available in the Cairns Airport arrivals hall to help you transport your bags.
  • It is illegal for taxi or bus drivers to approach passengers at Cairns Airport. Passengers should book transport in advance or use the airport transport service desks or authorised taxi ranks available.
  • If you value comfort and luxury, upgrading your ticket class can make a long-haul journey such as this one more enjoyable. Premium Economy and Business Class on airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific provide extra legroom, priority services and upgraded dining options.
  • Many airlines offer the opportunity to include a stopover in their hub city, such as Singapore or Dubai. Airlines to consider include Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways, when flying from London to Cairns. Consider extending your stopover to explore these destinations, adding an extra dimension to your trip and making the most of your travel experience.
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Top 5 airlines serving from London to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1290 reviews
7.7Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

10.0 ExcellentBeverly, Apr 2025MNL - SIN
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We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

I was a member of Krisflyer for ten years, but my last flight to Tokyo was a disaster. I had to stand in line for four hours before check-in because they were late opening the counter, and there were more than 50 people behind me. The plane was extremely small, and the food could have been better. When I dropped off my stroller before boarding the plane, I expected to receive it upon exiting for my transfer. However, they returned the stroller to the checked baggage because they said I was late getting off the plane. Of course, I was late; they assigned me a seat at the back of the aircraft, and I was traveling with a baby! The worst part was when I arrived in Jakarta. They damaged my stroller and refused to approve my claim, so I had to pay for stroller rental because of the damage they caused. I don’t know what happened to Singapore Airlines, but I felt like I was flying with a budget airline.

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Overall, it was ok. However, the food was very sub-par.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Food was hood for airline food with good poftion and variety in meals. Frequency of beverage service was very low and amount of soda with meals was inadequate.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

SAL to FRA - Original flight was cancelled less than 10 hours before scheduled. Did receive lodging at no cost for 1 night. Coordination between Lufstansa and hotel was very poor and we had to pay for a meal we thought was to be paid for. Traveling from SAT to Denver coordination between Lufstansa and United was very poor and we paid double for our check-in baggage. We are hoping to that refunded. We wish other airlines would fly to Salzburg as we plan to visit more often.

Ok flight. Water and small chocolate offered. Would be good if flynet included also video.

Not good. They charged an additional $70 to check a bag we had already paid for on line with Lufstansa

The plane was clean and the staff courteous and professional. The seat bottom was uncomfortable but only after many hours. It had a pressure point that left me a small bruise on my right leg (very surprising). The pasta was terrible (hard on the edges sticking out and soggy on the bottom edges) but I guess that's how it comes out in a microwave (?). The entertainment was glitching and shutting off every 20 minutes or so but, in the end, we made it home safely with very little turbulence and that's what really matters.

The connection to LYON was very tight. The flight was nearly finished boarding when we got to the gate

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